Insanely Easy 3-Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies

Easy to make, but far from basic.

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Just because the holiday season is coming to an end doesn’t mean that your holiday baking has to as well. Cookies are not a season, they are a way of life. These peanut butter cookies require only a few ingredients to make and take no more than 15 minutes bake.

And don’t let their Plain Jane appearance fool you. Every bite is rich with peanut butter that’s even better than the last. Plus, it’s what’s on the inside that really matters.

Peanut Butter Cookies

Prep Time:5 minutes

Cook Time:8-10 minutes

Total Time:About 15 minutes

Servings:12 cookies

Easy

Ingredients

1 egg

1 cup sugar

1 cup peanut butter

Photo by Audrey Mirabito

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°F.

Step 2

In a large bowl, mix together 1 cup of sugar and 1 whole egg.

GIF by Audrey Mirabito

Step 3

Once combined, add 1 cup of peanut butter and mix until smooth.

GIF by Audrey Mirabito

Step 4

Roll the mixture into small balls and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

GIF by Audrey Mirabito

Step 5

Press down on the balls of dough with a fork in both directions, creating a weave on top.